Assistant Commission Administrative Officer

Salary: $3,324.00 - $3,667.20 Biweekly
Location : 415 N. Dakota Ave Sioux Falls, SD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-25
Department: Commission Office
Opening Date: 02/20/2024
Closing Date: 3/8/2024 5:00 PM Central
Why Join Our Team
The invites applications for the This position serves as the Assistant Director for the Commission Office. The office offers a dynamic and fast paced environment supporting five elected Commissioners who guide the County in matters relating to budget, policy and procedures, and services. The position offers the ideal opportunity for someone interested in serving their community in local government. The selected candidate will be directly involved in project management in a variety of areas including new building and remodeling initiatives, policy and procedure development, and new regulation implementation. The person will also organize and facilitate County boards and committees; establish and lead an effective public relations program; and monitor legislative and administrative trends to prepare Minnehaha County for future planning and development.
The full salary range for this position is $3,324.00 - $4,810.40 biweekly. Consideration for appointment above the hiring range is dependent upon qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays; health, dental, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; retirement plan; and a deferred compensation plan.
Key words: project management, public administration, policy and procedure, public relations.
How You Will Make an Impact

• Facilitate project management to ensure projects are completed timely and in accordance with guidelines. Collaborate and communicate effectively with project stakeholders and outside vendors. Assist in the development of proposals, project requirements, progress reports, documentation, and presentations. Aid in the development and analysis of performance metrics and risk analysis. Develop and revise project management plans and budgets, analyze project options and obstacles, and make recommendations for resolving complex issues.
• Organize and coordinate County appointed boards and committees such as joint City/County meetings and other internal and external boards. Establish and foster community relationships to ensure growth and success of County services.
• Monitor legislative and administrative trends and provide updates to Commissioners, department heads, and staff. Support Commission in legislative work and may serve as lobbyist. Analyze short- and long-term impact of legislative changes and collaborate with key stakeholders to further initiatives for the County and its citizens.
• Establish an effective public relations program to communicate County policy and information to news media, outside agencies, and other local and state government units. Prepare press releases and coordinate social media.
• Assist the Commission Administrative Officer in analyzing policy and County initiatives to resolve administrative and fiscal issues. Conduct cost comparison studies to provide the Commission with information for decision making processes.
• Act in the absence of the Commission Administrative Officer by representing the commission office at meetings and providing direction to staff as needed. Coordinate and collaborate with department heads; local, state and federal agencies; and the public.
• Assist in the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, briefing memorandums, and other actions for the weekly County Commission agenda. Coordinate with department heads, outside agencies, and other persons to gather appropriate material for review and formal action by County Commission.

What You Need to Succeed in this Role
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, public policy, government, political science, or a closely related field plus three years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration, project management or a closely related field. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.
Full Job Description with additional details is linked below:
While not mandatory for this position, possession of the following are beneficial: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration, project management or a closely related field. Project management professional (PMP) certification. Master's degree in public administration, business administration or a closely related field. Knowledge of project management, research methods and analytics; and financial statements and budget summaries. Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, state laws and regulations, and departments and functions of county government. Knowledge of applicable state bid laws, county policy, and preparation, review and writing of contract documents.
EEO Statement
Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.
Insurance
* Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
* Available for employees and dependents.
Health/Prescription - Minnehaha County's health benefit plan offers low deductibles with two network options for coverage: Avera or Sanford. The county pays for 75% of the premium rates. Pharmacy benefits included.
Dental - Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services.
Life Insurance - Minnehaha County provides a $15,000 basic life insurance policy for every full-time employee along with and additional $15,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. Additional term life insurance and AD&D may be purchased by employees for themselves and dependents through payroll deduction.
Retirement
Retirement Plan - Minnehaha County participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement). Other SDRS benefits include long term disability. Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment.
Deferred Compensation Plan - Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off - approximately 128 hours (16 days) per year
Holiday Leave - 11 days per calendar year
Extended Sick Leave - approximately 48 hours (6 days) per year
Flexible Spending Plan
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA) - Minnehaha County offers FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care. This is a great way to put money aside for health and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.
Eye Med Vision Policy
Eye Med Insight Network - Minnehaha County offers a vision plan for employees and dependents! The plan offers low premiums with a frame or lens allowance of up to $130 per year and an annual eye exam. Chose from many participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, LensCrafters and many others!
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Please indicate the level of your experience in public administration, project management, or a closely related field.

• I do not have any professional experience working in public administration or project management.
• Less than 3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

02
Please identify the highest level of your completed education:

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

03
Do you possess a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification?

• Yes
• No
• I am currently in the process of obtaining my certification

Required Question